as in winds
an air movement that is blowing toward something (such as a ship or an airplane) as it moves forward
Stiff headwinds caused the flight to take longer than expected.
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Recent Examples of headwinds
Headgum, the comedy podcast network, laid off about 30% of its staff earlier this month amid continued headwinds in the podcast industry.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Despite political headwinds and some negative headlines about sustainable investing, Lowish said, many companies continue to adapt to the reality of climate change.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Despite the many headwinds the global wine industry is currently facing—especially the overall decrease in consumer demand—one tier of the market is holding up exceptionally well.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Chapman’s tenure at the SBC Executive Committee from 1992 to 2009 encountered similar economic and political headwinds that plagues the SBC today, yet many Southern Baptists remember that time for Chapman’s determination to push past those hurdles for the sake of growing local churches.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Yet, despite headwinds, high earners are still spending like mad — and credit card companies are offering more and more perks to attract them.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Moreover, given the recent decline in KDP’s share price, Starboard likely sees this entry as an opportunity to invest at a compelling discount, similar to RBA, where short-term merger headwinds could provide significant upside for long-term and value-oriented shareholders like Starboard.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, an index of regional bank stocks has been lagging behind the broader market in recent years, suggesting that obvious headwinds for the sector, including weak commercial real estate, have already been priced in, Capital Economics said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Chief Financial Officer Brad Delco said the company's cost management efforts, announced last quarter, have helped ease headwinds and improve financial growth.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Despite political headwinds and some negative headlines about sustainable investing, Lowish said, many companies continue to adapt to the reality of climate change.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Despite the many headwinds the global wine industry is currently facing—especially the overall decrease in consumer demand—one tier of the market is holding up exceptionally well.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Chapman’s tenure at the SBC Executive Committee from 1992 to 2009 encountered similar economic and political headwinds that plagues the SBC today, yet many Southern Baptists remember that time for Chapman’s determination to push past those hurdles for the sake of growing local churches.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Yet, despite headwinds, high earners are still spending like mad — and credit card companies are offering more and more perks to attract them.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Moreover, given the recent decline in KDP’s share price, Starboard likely sees this entry as an opportunity to invest at a compelling discount, similar to RBA, where short-term merger headwinds could provide significant upside for long-term and value-oriented shareholders like Starboard.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, an index of regional bank stocks has been lagging behind the broader market in recent years, suggesting that obvious headwinds for the sector, including weak commercial real estate, have already been priced in, Capital Economics said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Chief Financial Officer Brad Delco said the company's cost management efforts, announced last quarter, have helped ease headwinds and improve financial growth.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headwinds
winds
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Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said on Wednesday the World Food Program is active in the Caribbean where Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to bring heavy rainfall and high winds to the region.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hurricane watches are in effect for Jamaica and parts of Haiti, meaning hurricane-force winds are possible by the weekend.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Headwinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headwinds. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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